Excel - creating OSS based sustainable competitive advantage
LinuxIT is a Blended Systems Integrator. We use our specialist skills in Open-Source and Open-Standards technology, together with best fit proprietary technology solutions to provide a tailored and comprehensive world class service wrap that includes consultancy, resourcing, implementation and support. From major banks, global manufacturing operations, to professional services and the public sector our customers have come to trust our expertise in Open-Source and Open-Standards. With proven success in creating enterprise-grade solutions across the UK and Europe we offer informed and pragmatic advice on creating and sustaining competitive advantage by leveraging the latest in Open-Source and Open–Standards technology developments, and associated services.
The PROGRESS approach to Open-Source adoption
Open-Source software is forcing many to recognise the dramatic move from the realm of proprietary ‘lock-in’ technology solutions towards community and enterprise Open-Source solutions and associated lower cost support services. New open ecosystems that are proving themselves to be superior to their closed counterparts.
The Open-Source development approach harnesses the power of a peer review body of thousands that can ensure greater reliability and speed. Open-Source can meet the IT challenges of today and tomorrow by providing better quality and more flexible solutions with higher system interoperability, reliability, security, flexibility, lower costs, and significantly reduced risk of vendor lock-in.
The LinuxIT PROGRESS approach provides a structured approach to Open-Source adoption.
The Open-Source adoption journey
Technology adoption typically follows an S-Curve, going from first contact to complete institutionalisation:
The four-stage approach of PROGRESS relates to the key events in Open-Source adoption that each requires a different approach. We have designed a range of services to guide and inform you during your journey.
Our PROGRESS approach provides the most effective way for organisations to ensure Open-Source technology is introduced, managed and supported today.
